Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Six persons were rescued, including four from drowning, along Goa’s coastline over the weekend, while two missing children were traced and reunited with their families. Drishti Marine Lifesavers also assisted in recovering a lost mobile phone while continuing routine patrols across the state’s beaches.
At Baga beach, a 12-year-old girl from Uttar Pradesh was rescued after she lost balance and drifted into deeper waters while swimming close to shore. Lifesavers responded immediately and brought her safely back. In a separate incident at the same beach, a child reported missing by parents was traced after announcements were made along the stretch and reunited with the family. Lifesavers and beach marshals also recovered a lost mobile phone during patrol and returned it to its owner after due verification in the presence of police.
At Calangute beach, two men aged 21 and 28 from Bengaluru were rescued after drifting into deeper waters and struggling to return to shore. Lifesavers carried out a timely intervention and brought both safely ashore. In another incident, a seven-year-old boy from Jaipur, Rajasthan, who had gone missing, was located after a coordinated search and reunited with his father following proper identification protocol.
At Candolim beach, a 16-year-old girl from Ludhiana was provided medical assistance after suffering an epileptic episode following water sports activity. Lifesavers rushed to the spot, administered first aid and placed her in a recovery position before shifting her to a nearby health facility.
At Benaulim beach, a 71-year-old man from Pune sustained injuries after being bitten by stray dogs while running along the shore. Lifesavers attended to him promptly, provided first aid and ensured he was stabilised.
At Agonda beach, a 48-year-old man from Pune was rescued after falling off a kayak nearly 100 metres into the sea and being unable to return to shore. Lifesavers deployed a jet ski to reach him and safely brought him back.
